Bill Skarsgard follows in his father, Stellan Skarsgard’s footsteps by making a remarkable impact in the film industry.
Stellan John Skarsgard is a Swedish actor who is well-known for movies like Melancholia, Nymphomaniac, and Good Will Hunting.
Highlights
- Stellan Skarsgard recently appeared in Dune Part Two.
- Bill is playing the iconic role of Eric Draven in the upcoming remake of The Crow.
- All the Skarsgard family are involved in the film industry.
He has also starred in blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Mamma Mia!
Stellan Skarsgard is also recognized for portraying Boris Shcherbina in the HBO Chernobyl, for which he earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Recently, Stellan Skarsgard made his appearance in Dune: Part Two.
Like Stellan, his son Bill Skarsgard is a Swedish actor. Bill was born to Stellan’s first wife, Dr. My Skarsgard.
Bill Skarsgard is best known for portraying Pennywise in the horror films “It”(2017) and “It Chapter Two”(2019).
He was nominated for a Guldbagge Award for his leading role as Simon in Simple Simon.
Bill is playing the iconic role of Eric Draven in the upcoming remake of The Crow.
Although they haven’t shared the screen in the same film, Stellan and Bill have showcased their versatility in various genres.
Stellan And Bill Skarsgard Share A Close Knit Bond
The father and son often express their strong connection through interviews.
In an interview, Bill shared about his father Stellan passion for cooking and how he enjoys dishes made by his father.
Bill even shared how he used to cry every time he saw his father dying in movies, and his father has always been his most prominent role model.
The most annoying thing was that dad dies in so many movies. I remember when he played in the “Jönsson league” and got caught at the end. I cried a lot about it.
We can also see the love and connection between Bill and Stellan through social media platforms.
Stellan and Bill are not the only actors in the family; Stellan’s sons, Alexander, Gustaf, Valter, and Sam, are all in the film industry.
His daughter Eija Skarsgard is also a model and an actor, whereas his second wife is a Flim producer.
Additional Information
- Stellan Skarsgard’s first American film was the 1985 film Noonn Wine, directed by Michael Fields.
- Stellan Skarsgard and other non-religious artists wrote an article in Dagens Nyheter emphasizing the importance of secularity.
- Bill Skarsgard is in a relationship with actress Alida Morberg and has a daughter.
